Eng v Pak Women’s World T20 Review: England shows why they are the best, beat Pak convincingly

England and Pakistan faced each other in a dead rubber match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai after West Indies became the second team from their group to qualify for the semis. England had already qualified for the semis by winning all 3 of their matches.

England Women won the toss and elected to bat on a beauty of a batting pitch. Their captain made full use of the conditions and some lackluster bowling by Pakistani bowlers meant that England batswoman made merry in the first 8 overs scoring 68 runs before the first wicket fell in the form of Tammy Beaumont for 37. Charlotte Edwards made sure, one end was kept busy. But then the spinners from Pakistan took control and Nida Dar picked up 3 wickets while Asmavia picked 2/18 in 3 overs.

Charlotte Edwards stayed not out till the end for 77 runs. She also completed 2500 runs in international T20 matches during her knock. England finished their 20 overs making 148/5.

Pakistan had to make 149 in order to end their World T20 on a high. But the English bowlers had something completely different in mind for Pakistani batswomen. Pakistan lost 5 wickets in the first 7 overs, with only Nahida reaching double figures. Pakistan tried making runs at a faster rate, but just couldn’t hit the ball properly and the English bowlers especially Laura Marsh (3/12) and 2 wickets each for Shrubsole and Sciver meant that Pakistan batswomen were kept in check always.

Asmavia Iqbal tried to do some late hitting with 15 runs, but ultimately Pakistan were bundled out for 80 runs in the 18th over.

Now England women will face Australian women in the first semi-final in New Delhi on 30 March while New Zealand women will play West Indian women in the second semi-final in Mumbai on 31 March.

Brief Scores:
England Women – 148/5 in 20 overs (C Edwards 77*; N Dar 3/21)
Pakistan Women – 80 all out in 17.5 overs (N Dar 16; L Marsh 3/12)

Player of the match: Charlotte Edwards (England Women)